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Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

helline9 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:03:36 -0000

Anyone think it just... isn't finished yet for massed production; there doesn't seem to be enough detail on the new hull parts (hand holds, head lights, etc), it's just flat panels?
Where's the dozer blade, are they getting new ones (a huge chunky vindicator like one would be awesome)?

I do like the new 'Ryza' style turret but i am very disappointed they used the ugly old design for the demolisher barrel, the forge world one (as an example) is so much better. All in all, like the new hellhound, i think the new demolisher is very cool, i know i'll be buying a few!

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Justin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:29:01 -0000

I've seen alot of comments aout the sub standard assembly of the ne IG tanks by GW. Here is my theory: Its a marketing thing. GW's bottom line is sales, and perfect modeling/painting can be intimidating for new customers (what begginer hasn't been demoralized when they look at thier first attempt ccompared to the GW studio pics?) If the team at GW shows that there are flaws in thier work, then maybe the new customer wont feel so bad. Happy new customers turn into returning customers, and returnig customers means more sales.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Old_Paladin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:33:35 -0000

The M10 is not a good armour vehicle to compare the demolisher to, as the M10 is a long-barrelled, high-velocity AT gun.
The Brummbar or Sturmtiger are closer (although unturreted).
The M8 has a similar look, small turret (but lighter gun).

The demolisher probably has a pretty short breach, as it fires a two-stage shell (and thus has little recoil).

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Commisar_Xi — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:04:36 -0000

Its a MULTI MODEL KIT. GW never does that.

OH NOES!! WHAT ABOUT THE NEW STORM LORD etc...

Idiots I swear.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:17:14 -0000

I'm likin' it but...
Can you still buy a Leman Russ Exterminator for Space Wolves?

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Zapp — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:01:49 -0000

Well it worked for me!

Any more gems like that one?

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

rexscarlet — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:48:03 -0000

The IG must love to eat, because that is the largest Sundries box ever, which would mean the turret is still too SMALL.

How big is the round, and where does the breach go (it does have a hatch after all)?
Yes, I know if it was realistic, the barrels of the weapons would be to flimsy and prone to breaking, etc., but seriously, the turret is still too small for that big of a main gun.

M10 turret interior;
http://www.tankdestroyersoc...

For scale purposes;
http://www.asphm.com/projet...

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

TSINI — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:06:54 -0000

its an in-joke that i adapted for the masses... :D

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Zapp — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:02:39 -0000

Ahhhh funny.

I bet you thought of that one ages ago and wrote it down in your special book to use later, didn't you?

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

bucho — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:52:01 -0000

it was more a comment on the flamer is the old style in that it is two nozzles like the old SM heavy flamer. Unlike the newer style of flamer which is the one with the single nozzle with the pilot light.

It makes less sense to keep the old one now that they have updated the main flamer style of the hellhound.

Oh well, looks like I have found a use for any left over heavy flamer bits from the command squad box.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

PenelopeTheWonderPony — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:24:48 -0000

That went wrong. Try again:
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk...
The shape just doesn't make sense otherwise.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

PenelopeTheWonderPony — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:24:27 -0000

What's with all the hating?! I actually really, really like this- much better than the current stupidly narrow turret! Also it looks to me as if this turret is made for the basic Russ, then has a Demolisher cannon fitted- look at that raised bump on the top of the turret, just behind the mantlet for the Demolisher cannon. If looks like it should have a Battlecannon housed in it, like on this Forgeworld turret:

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Catzilla — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:58:28 -0000

I don't like the current hull flamers very much, they lack a lot of detail. I still got the old ones from chimera kits which you had to glue on the sawed off heavy bolter mounts.
Those have comparatively much more detail and look really nice. Never used one from the new sprues, just took the old ones.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

evilamericorp — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:58:37 -0000

It doesn't take a pro to clean up mold lines with an xacto knife, and get pieces to line up correctly. Look closely at the turrets on the new hellhounds and russes to see what I am talking about. This is a professional company with professional modellers and painters on staff, there is no reason to showcase shoddy work, especially in a sneak preview photo like this.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Lord_Summerisle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:13:54 -0000

I think it looks boring. I'm disappointed with this and the new Hellhound.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

TSINI — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:22:35 -0000

apart from the base of the hull, the body is the same

quite like the new turret, although i hope its not copied onto the standard battle tank / vanquisher / exterminator / eradicator, i'd prefer the current (original) one for those

not loving the old style flamer, but then if theywant them this long, all we have to do is modify some ones left over from the cadian/catachan troops sprues, make them about the same length :) theyd look much better.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

TSINI — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:13:37 -0000

they don't show up on brail computer screens....

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

TSINI — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:11:28 -0000

its a hull heavy flamer, they just didnt bother updating it to the new style for an unknown reason lol (maybe theyre trying to avoid updating tank heavy flamers so they don't get confused by "little timmy" as being inferno cannons or redeemer flamers. their own fault for not making the bigger flamer nozzles insanely bigger...

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

TSINI — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:07:14 -0000

classic mousemuffin again (the guy who's doing the clockwork necrons and marines panther)

what a legend

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

UltramarineFan — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:53:14 -0000

I think they've over extended the heavy bolters on the side and the heavy flamer but apart from that it looks pretty good. Just need to see what the variants will be like seeing as I'm going take a punisher and an executioner. Also it will be fun to muck around with those spares ( heavy bolters, plasma cannons and multi-meltas? hehe)

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

4thCompanyMasterCorvus — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:35:58 -0000

I dont like the look of the new chassis looks, less.. Umm cool I cant really think of a good description it just dont look right (N)

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

rexscarlet — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:32:06 -0000

EXACTLY!

To lazy to add it to the "new" sprues...

Exactly...

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

kirko303 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:56:51 -0000

I like it, kinda looks like the turret from a Centurion tank (although this one is more modernised). I seriously hope these become available online as a seperate bitz sprue, I can see myself making lots of barrel changes from my old russes and my scratch built vanquisher.

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

Blackmane — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:45:57 -0000

very much liking the look of the new kit, apart from th old style flamer on the front, they should really update it

Re: 40K SNEAK PEEK: New Leman Russ Demolisher

cnrr — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:22:52 -0000

A) It's the heavy flamer from the Vehicle sprue (the one with the 'dozer blade).